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do i need a new gearbox or any suggestions

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Apr 2011, 21:26
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by bingbing » 17 Apr 2011, 19:35

occasionally my T25 is getting stuck in gear. You cant move the stick at all. If you jack it up it seems to come free again & works as normal. Does...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Apr 2011, 21:26
JX Tuning

Last post by Hacksawbob « 18 Apr 2011, 20:29
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by herukano » 18 Apr 2011, 09:27

Hi Guys - I am currently in the process of fitting a chargecooler to my JX (hoping to have it plumbed in before Vanwest) and am looking to fit an oil...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
18 Apr 2011, 20:29
Oil leak!! "DIPSTICK"

Last post by DUSTY100 « 18 Apr 2011, 16:36
Replies: 7
by DUSTY100 » 18 Apr 2011, 16:08

Hi,
I've noticed some oil that has leaked under the engine, after inspecting the engine area there seems to be a lot of oil near the fan belt...

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Last post by DUSTY100
18 Apr 2011, 16:36
Fitting a reccon/2nd hand engine..

Last post by CovKid « 18 Apr 2011, 14:18
Replies: 19
by ccarpenter79 » 17 Mar 2011, 10:41
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Hi there,

I recently bought a van from eddie on here, on the way home having bought it I lost power. Not sure what happened but spat a lot of oil...
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Last post by CovKid
18 Apr 2011, 14:18
Random loss of power

Last post by CovKid « 18 Apr 2011, 14:14
Replies: 6
by sawfy » 03 Apr 2011, 09:33

Hi all,

I've had a rummage around the forum to see if i can find anything that matches my problem... but to no avail yet!

I took my T25 (1915cc)...

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Last post by CovKid
18 Apr 2011, 14:14
Selecting gear stalling engine...

Last post by !aj! « 18 Apr 2011, 10:51
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by !aj! » 20 Feb 2011, 16:25

1986 auto 1.9 dg

Hi, I have just sorted the braking stalling the engine but now need to solve why selecting gear does it too. (I may point out it...

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Last post by !aj!
18 Apr 2011, 10:51
Bearing or brakes whistling

Last post by maximillion « 17 Apr 2011, 21:25
Replies: 14
by maximillion » 15 Apr 2011, 07:57

Hi, guys

Posted this earlier and it end up in wheels section, couldnt work out how to change it over, so apologies for repeating it.

I have spent...

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Last post by maximillion
17 Apr 2011, 21:25
testing a diesel starter

Last post by billy739 « 17 Apr 2011, 20:27
Replies: 7
by campercrazy1 » 14 Apr 2011, 17:20

howdy, anybody know how to test a starter when it is not in the van?

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Last post by billy739
17 Apr 2011, 20:27
Pop, pop, popping

Last post by HarryMann « 17 Apr 2011, 19:31
Replies: 7
by Gogso1 » 05 Apr 2011, 11:41

Hi all,

I feel I've a bit of a cheek posting here as all in all the van (2l air cooled with 105000 on the clock) is running really well and has just...

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Last post by HarryMann
17 Apr 2011, 19:31
Small Bubbles in Coolant Expansion Tank

Last post by floz70 « 17 Apr 2011, 17:38
Replies: 4
by floz70 » 16 Apr 2011, 13:53

Hi,

I have 1.6 D 1984 Van and last weekend we overheated we had a small leak around the coolant level probe, now fixed, and a new metal rad type cap...

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Last post by floz70
17 Apr 2011, 17:38
torque setting on a rear hub nut ? ? ?

Last post by icosahedron « 17 Apr 2011, 16:47
Replies: 14
by budice83 » 17 Apr 2011, 13:53

hi there
and sorry to be a pain
torque setting on a rear hub nut ?
looked on wiki but cart see it on there but someone may point it out to me or...

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Last post by icosahedron
17 Apr 2011, 16:47
Dipstick

Last post by jamesc76 « 17 Apr 2011, 16:11
Replies: 4
by AndrewP » 16 Apr 2011, 08:41

Not an auspicious title for the thread! I have a 1.9 petrol automatic. I've built my own camper interior and, when everything is loaded and we're on...

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Last post by jamesc76
17 Apr 2011, 16:11
priming carburettor

Last post by fried chicken « 17 Apr 2011, 14:04
Replies: 5
by gutmeg » 16 Apr 2011, 17:23

Good afternoon to one and all on this gloomy PM
I am after a bit of advice please if possible
I am going to attempt to start the van in the next few...

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Last post by fried chicken
17 Apr 2011, 14:04
No rear Brakes!!

Last post by vwmonkeyboy « 17 Apr 2011, 12:44
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by vwmonkeyboy » 03 Apr 2011, 17:34

Hi Folks,

Just wondered if anyone could point me in the right direction with regards to finding out whats wrong with my rear brakes. There seems to...

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Last post by vwmonkeyboy
17 Apr 2011, 12:44
How do I remove my rotor arm?

Last post by VAN with a PLAN « 16 Apr 2011, 22:34
Replies: 12
by VAN with a PLAN » 12 Apr 2011, 21:26

Am I being thick? :? I don't want to force anything but my rotor arm does not want to come off:

What is this metal tab for (arrowed) is it some...

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Last post by VAN with a PLAN
16 Apr 2011, 22:34
Timing Belt change interval 1.6 Turbo Diesel

Last post by kenkelso « 16 Apr 2011, 22:00
Replies: 2
by kenkelso » 16 Apr 2011, 20:30

Can anyone tell me the official interval for changing the timing belt on a 1.6 Turbo Diesel Engine please.

Ken

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Last post by kenkelso
16 Apr 2011, 22:00
coolant leak advice

Last post by jamesc76 « 16 Apr 2011, 20:28
Replies: 4
by xpress » 15 Apr 2011, 23:34

hi there. i took a look for this little drippy coolant leak and i found that under this part of engine that looks a bit like a radiator, with a hex...

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Last post by jamesc76
16 Apr 2011, 20:28
T25 1.9 Watercooled engine

Last post by Ian Hulley « 16 Apr 2011, 19:43
Replies: 69
by fixitsteve » 20 Dec 2009, 19:12
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Did these engines come with 2 power outputs 60 & 78 bhp. Which is the better of the two and what are the differences. What sort of fuel economy can i...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
16 Apr 2011, 19:43
Exhaust options?

Last post by tommin « 16 Apr 2011, 14:10
Replies: 5
by tommin » 14 Apr 2011, 06:27

I read the exhaust articles and watched the videos, real neat too.

So I purchased a 2005 Suzuki 1200 gsxf exhaust with pipe nice and cheap in A1...

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Last post by tommin
16 Apr 2011, 14:10
Gearbox Oil

Last post by icosahedron « 16 Apr 2011, 13:20
Replies: 4
by bmouthboyo » 15 Apr 2011, 16:47

I managed to loosen both oil plugs on my gearbox so going to replace the oil.

I have checked my Haynes manual, and looked on the wiki / forum etc...

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Last post by icosahedron
16 Apr 2011, 13:20
mystery leak

Last post by janieh « 16 Apr 2011, 08:00
Replies: 21
by janieh » 10 Apr 2011, 15:07
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Hi All

I have a mystery leak coming out of my van, (typically as we're off camping next weekend!). Anyway, I was wondering if anyone can help me...
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Last post by janieh
16 Apr 2011, 08:00
carb rebuild

Last post by clem « 15 Apr 2011, 19:47
Replies: 13
by sweaty » 13 Apr 2011, 19:28

Fot the last 2 years I've taken my 1994 1.9 auto T25 for it's mot and it's failed on emmissions. (too much unburnt fuel apparently) The guy charges...

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Last post by clem
15 Apr 2011, 19:47
engine help please

Last post by davidah « 15 Apr 2011, 15:34
Replies: 3
by davidah » 12 Apr 2011, 11:40

Hi

This website is a fantastic resource, and I want to thank everyone for the information that I have used to keep my T25 running since I bought it...

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Last post by davidah
15 Apr 2011, 15:34
Sitting at 60mph cutting out (a bit)

Last post by T25Convert « 15 Apr 2011, 11:15
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by jimthedrummer » 13 Mar 2011, 23:42

Hi guys...

Iv had a few problems recently with my van i have a 1988 1.9 water cooled... i think its sorted now, Running well mainly.

Except when...

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Last post by T25Convert
15 Apr 2011, 11:15
Compression figures for 2.0l aircool?

Last post by 81AirCooled « 15 Apr 2011, 10:25
Replies: 7
by Footprint » 14 Apr 2011, 14:35

Would someone in the know be kind enough to tell me what should the compression pressures be?

Also what's the range limit, 1 bar between highest and...

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Last post by 81AirCooled
15 Apr 2011, 10:25
Busted wiper spindle

Last post by AdrianC « 15 Apr 2011, 09:36
Replies: 4
by climberjim » 27 Feb 2011, 21:00

For a while my windscreen wipers have been waving at passers by on windy days. So ive decided to fix it today, I removed the right one (offside) put...

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Last post by AdrianC
15 Apr 2011, 09:36
starter motor ?

Last post by Cyrus « 15 Apr 2011, 09:00
Replies: 8
by BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN » 10 Apr 2011, 23:37

starter motor is playing up and not giving it's all - been left standing twice now

can any one tell me the best place to get one for a 1.7 diesel...

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Last post by Cyrus
15 Apr 2011, 09:00
Eliminating the heat exchangers on a 2.0 air cool?

Last post by richnewton « 15 Apr 2011, 08:02
Replies: 10
by Taipan » 06 Apr 2011, 13:28

Hi All
Just putting my T25 2.0 air cool back together. As its sat for a couple of years I'm not sure the heat exchangers will be working etc. It has...

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Last post by richnewton
15 Apr 2011, 08:02
My 1990 T25 will not start

Last post by langb20 « 14 Apr 2011, 21:13
Replies: 22
by new boy » 28 Dec 2009, 11:40
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Its dead. I popped out to move the T25 and its dead! I did have a problem starting it the other week one early morning. When on turning the key...
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Last post by langb20
14 Apr 2011, 21:13
Coolant Bleeding please help :(

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Apr 2011, 19:20
Replies: 11
by bmouthboyo » 14 Apr 2011, 16:23

Hope you don't mind me picking your brains again. I will try and be as detailed as possible with my problem.

First of all I have read the wiki on...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Apr 2011, 19:20
Heater Motor Replacement

Last post by CovKid « 14 Apr 2011, 17:37
Replies: 8
by David Last » 25 Mar 2011, 21:11

The heater motor has failed and I wondered if anyone has replaced this item. It seems to be buried under the dash assembly. How easy is it to get...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Apr 2011, 17:37
'81 T25 2L Solex twin carbs/return fuel pipe

Last post by Albatross « 14 Apr 2011, 08:13
Replies: 5
by Albatross » 13 Apr 2011, 11:53

Advice needed please - The return fuel pipe on left bottom fuel tank outlet (near side) - Where does this go to exactly ? Would be grateful for any...

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Last post by Albatross
14 Apr 2011, 08:13
Overheating

Last post by darkangel1975 « 13 Apr 2011, 20:44
Replies: 12
by darkangel1975 » 09 Apr 2011, 16:50

I have a 1986 1.6 n/a diesel that seems to be overheating. Its hard to explain, if you idle the van the rad gets hot as its supposed to and all is...

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Last post by darkangel1975
13 Apr 2011, 20:44
gearbox oil leak

Last post by jtwhitestar « 13 Apr 2011, 18:54
Replies: 10
by jtwhitestar » 04 Apr 2011, 18:22

Hi all
i had to change my clutch last week due to gearbox oil leak on in put shaft, i am no mechanic but it was something i wanted to do my self.
i...

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Last post by jtwhitestar
13 Apr 2011, 18:54
Carburettor Removal Nightmare (pictures)

Last post by NicBeeee « 13 Apr 2011, 17:26
Replies: 7
by 1_eyed_jim » 08 Apr 2011, 19:20

So i've finally decided to start cleaning out the old carburettor and i was removing what i think is called the auto choke body when the wire got...

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Last post by NicBeeee
13 Apr 2011, 17:26
2ltr Aircooled smell petrol and exhuast fumes

Last post by 72BUG « 13 Apr 2011, 16:00
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by superhotrod45 » 13 Apr 2011, 14:15

Afternoon all, well its that time of year and started geting my converted panel van into action, new battery on, fires up first time , go for a spin...

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Last post by 72BUG
13 Apr 2011, 16:00
starter motor codes help.

Last post by Aidan « 13 Apr 2011, 06:41
Replies: 1
by drumnut182 » 12 Apr 2011, 22:05

Ok heres the story..
Just bought brand new Bosch starter from CAMBERLEY AUTO FACTORS in Southampton. Put it in and it sounded awful and wouldnt...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Apr 2011, 06:41
Rather odd rattle/noice from front end of van

Last post by Iceworx « 12 Apr 2011, 22:37
Replies: 14
by Iceworx » 10 Apr 2011, 23:19

Morning All, Just wondering if anyone could shed some light on a rather odd rattle thats appeared under the front of the van.

It sounds like a loose...

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Last post by Iceworx
12 Apr 2011, 22:37
2 Questions please help......

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 12 Apr 2011, 21:15
Replies: 21
by 1_eyed_jim » 10 Apr 2011, 09:26
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Hi need 2 questions answering if you could please.

1st, What is a Vacuum advance unit do?

2nd, How do i test this is working ok? (as when i remove...
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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
12 Apr 2011, 21:15
Help! - smoky interior, down on power, !.6 Aircooled

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 12 Apr 2011, 21:11
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by boxerfrogs » 12 Apr 2011, 16:04

Hello all, - I'll try and keep this as short as poss. I.6 Aircooled petrol Transporter camper, 45,000 miles. Shoved it in its winter garage (rented...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
12 Apr 2011, 21:11
tracing coolant leak

Last post by xpress « 12 Apr 2011, 17:53
Replies: 2
by xpress » 10 Apr 2011, 17:42

Back of the back wheel area. Central slightly to right. Any ideas? About ten drips a day.

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Last post by xpress
12 Apr 2011, 17:53
A quick Brake Question

Last post by Rich Tea « 11 Apr 2011, 23:30
Replies: 12
by Rich Tea » 09 Apr 2011, 20:18

Just a quick question, hopefully someone will know the answer....

On the threaded end of the drum brake adjuster, the long fork goes on the back of...

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Last post by Rich Tea
11 Apr 2011, 23:30
Rear suspension bushes

Last post by futbus « 11 Apr 2011, 21:35
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by shez82 » 11 Apr 2011, 21:12

First off, I'm new to this, and not particularly technical so please bear with me. I'm replacing both of my rear trailing arms and have managed to...

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Last post by futbus
11 Apr 2011, 21:35
2.0l air cooled Crankcase Bolt Spacer Things!

Last post by chriscd « 11 Apr 2011, 18:32
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by chriscd » 04 Apr 2011, 22:38

Hi,

I'm rebuilding an 1981 2.0l (CU engine) air cooled engine. I split the crankcases and found the 6 main bolts had plastic spacers which aided the...

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Last post by chriscd
11 Apr 2011, 18:32
mechanical

Last post by riffboy « 11 Apr 2011, 16:57
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by DRAGONWAGON » 07 Apr 2011, 20:28

hi all
have finally sorted out a starting probolem on our van. 1987 1.9 100k on clock. starter failure.
Now all of a sudden a very loud tappet like...

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Last post by riffboy
11 Apr 2011, 16:57
1980 Aircooled taking ages to start...

Last post by silverandfire « 11 Apr 2011, 11:11
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by silverandfire » 08 Apr 2011, 13:08
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I’ve had my T25 for a while now and shes always had trouble starting when ive not used her for a couple of days. It takes about 30 seconds of turning...
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Last post by silverandfire
11 Apr 2011, 11:11
info

Last post by Aidan « 11 Apr 2011, 06:44
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by macdec » 10 Apr 2011, 21:34

how are ye all
just bought an 88 t25 16td hightop. mate getting it ready for doe apparently only done 53k since 1992 on new lump :?: he seems to...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Apr 2011, 06:44
diesel leaking around injector !

Last post by Cazz « 10 Apr 2011, 21:06
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by Big Boris » 21 Mar 2011, 19:18

hi all ,
i seem to have a bit of a problem with diesel leaking from around one injector,i have a 1.6td westy 1989 vege engine ,i was smelling diesel...

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Last post by Cazz
10 Apr 2011, 21:06
Replacing early water pump? Dg

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Apr 2011, 14:00
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by waltraud » 10 Apr 2011, 09:14

I'm going to replace long water and heater hoses with ss and rubber respectively and as water out of system thought to fo pump and thermostat at the...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Apr 2011, 14:00
Oil for CU engine

Last post by Red Westie « 10 Apr 2011, 08:28
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by davidharvey » 09 Apr 2011, 13:26

Which oil? The wiki and some posts I managed to find on here (search didnt find anything, guess oil is too short aword?) all say 15W40, but the...

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10 Apr 2011, 08:28

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